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Yeah, these sheets are meant to correct errors in the instructions. I remember a similar correction sheet from an Exo-Force set where the wrong kind of clip piece was featured in the instructions. In both cases, the error is with the instructions, not with the actual set inventory.

Are you suggesting delaying the Bara Magna story for several years before bringing it back? Either way, I fail to really see how that alone would have made a difference in staving off Bionicle's gradual decline. Also, regardless of its rushed nature, I appreciated the ending we got in 2010 for actually providing a resolution to the main conflict between the Toa and Makuta. Ending Bionicle G1 with Makuta victorious would have been terrible, since it'd basically render all of the Toa's victories up to that point meaningless at best and counterproductive at worst. The only reason that twist worked at all was the knowledge that it was just another stumbling block on the road to a final victory—it would have been an outrage if instead that was the last we got from Bionicle before a years-long hiatus.

It's unsurprising that the game focuses on current themes and popular licensed properties. The market for nostalgic Lego fans is tiny compared to the market for packs based on current themes or classic and modern movies and TV series. Newly licensed franchises in particular have the benefit of attracting fans of those franchises who might not have otherwise been interested in buying a Lego video game or standard Lego sets. I mean, as much as I would have loved to get Bionicle packs (along with other original themes like Elves or Nexo Knights), if the actual 2015–2016 Bionicle sets weren't successful enough to sustain the theme it's silly to think Dimensions packs would have enjoyed greater success.

This correction sheet isn't an apology AFAIK—most sheets like that are to correct instructions that show the incorrect piece. The 5M axle should be the correct part.

I feel bad because after so long wanting to watch LCU, I just haven't enjoyed the streams as much as I had hoped to. Part of that's been being at work all day and not having the energy to watch a weekly livestream, but another part of it is that I just don't get as much out of watching a solitary player play the game over the internet as I might playing the game myself or with a friend. That probably is more my fault than the fault of the streams, though...

It having just dawned on me in another topic, one thing I'd love to see in a new iteration of Bionicle would be something that both G1 and G2 sorely lacked—authentic emotion and complex, realistic interpersonal relationships between characters. G1's characters occasionally brushed up against this in regards to larger-than-life lessons about heroism and sacrifice but rarely paused the action long enough to explore how the characters really felt about each other or WHY they felt that way, while G2 may have arguably done even worse at that. One of the things I adore about the Lego Cinematic Universe is that between all the huge action sequences and jokes both of the movies so far have had a lot of heart. And a lot of the TV series I enjoy are at their best when they do likewise—sure, there's something to be said about huge setpieces and thrilling fights, but none of that means anything without a solid emotional core. I'd appreciate a Bionicle where the characters are more complex than the shallow archetypes they often were in the past, and where you can really relate to their emotional journeys and how they intersect.

I would argue that there is a heck of a lot of great entertainment for children these days that manages to expertly blend action, comedy, and genuine, heartfelt emotion—look at the Lego Movie and its sequels/spinoffs, or TV shows like Steven Universe. Arguably, of the three aspects I mentioned, Bionicle G1 was good on action but had a significant deficit in regards to both of the latter two elements while Bionicle G2 was middling in regard to both of the first two aspects while possibly being even more lacking in regard to the third than G1 had been. Ultimately if there's any barrier to Bionicle coming back, it being owned by Lego isn't one of them and neither is some perceived deficiency in the current state of children's entertainment. I would actually greatly appreciate a Bionicle revival that skewed lighter and softer and focused less on edgy action and more on authentic interpersonal relationships between its main heroes and with other characters.

More a mix of lacrosse and I guess... polo? Since it uses hammers on the other end of the sticks. Creating a balanced ruleset might take some time and experimentation—most sports don't just spring up fully formed overnight.

Actually, Lego DID create Galidor. It was one of their first major TV endeavors, though needless to say it did not go as well as later attempts like Ninjago. Wait, they did?! Citations, please. I want to know who thought these toys were a good idea. As is often the case when wondering about Lego's business decisions during the late '90s and early '00s, your best source is probably Brick by Brick. In essence, Galidor was rushed to market after Bionicle's breakout success (and during an overall slump for Lego in which they were desperate for a hit). There were a lot of reasons for its failure, first and foremost that it was not given the kind of planning and focus testing of themes like Bionicle (instead being hastily reworked from a non-story-based action figure theme in development). But other factors included not even being able to release the toys in the U.K. until long after the show began airing (when any potential excitement had long-since been wasted) thanks to restrictive advertising laws, pricing the sets well above comparable action figures due to high-detail, high-quality molds, and trying to break into the crowded action figure market with a brand-new, untested IP instead of a more popular licensed franchise. That said, there are a few voices within Lego who feel that, if these missteps had been avoided, the theme could have had the potential to be great. These include Niels Milan Pedersen, one of Lego's oldest designers who is responsible for not just Galidor parts but also classic part designs like the original crocodile, skeleton, and octopus, or more recent parts like the alien and sea creature molds from Space Police and Atlantis!

Actually, Lego DID create Galidor. It was one of their first major TV endeavors, though needless to say it did not go as well as later attempts like Ninjago.

Velika being the villain would be the quickest and easiest way to destroy any interest I might have in the story, considering his reveal as a villain was one of the things I hated most about the late story serials. It turned one of the more cryptic and interesting Matoran characters into yet another insane villain in a story that already tended to lean far too heavily on that problematic trope. If it absolutely had to be a continuation, it would be better off being set in the far future so that it could be free to come up with a newer, better story instead of relying solely on the mediocre plot threads left over from the original ending.

Ninjago stickers often used to use real Japanese but this is a new language cipher developed for the movie.

I emailed them last night but those slackers are biding their time! Tough to keep up with news when most of the news staff is at a convention. I'm sure they'll get to it after this weekend.

Cool! I went ahead and entered the Gen 1 Collectible raffle since I never had a Trans. Neon Green Miru or Orange Vahi. I'll pass on the Gen 2 raffle since I already have most of that stuff and want to give somebody else a shot.

Unfortunately it's unlikely, what with MacFarlane Toys making Steven Universe buildinng sets. Maybe if we'd get a constraction line with more varied colors (more purples, etc.) you could at least MOC some, but for the time being it'd be quite a challenge, especially with Star Wars favoring whites, blacks, and earth tones.

Koko is probably a pet name used for her by certain characters, possibly Garmadon. Lloyd's elemental power has often been poorly defined in the show (originally representing a combination of the original four elements but evolving into more of its own thing over time), so for the movie they might be going in yet another different direction with it, or otherwise playing coy about its true nature. And the movie has been confirmed in the interview featured in the linked article (as well as a few earlier articles) to feature more natural non-brick elements. Earlier interviews suggested that unlike The Lego Movie, which took place in a basement, this movie would have more of an outdoor feel with realistic plants and nature (The Lego Batman movie already started in this direction with real water instead of the brick-built sea seen in The Lego Movie). This article confirms that the ninja's powers will control actual fire, electricity, etc. instead of just Lego versions of those elements. To be honest, I'm excited about this direction—The Lego Movie established real-world relics to have a sort of otherworldly power in the Lego universe, and by giving the ninja similar abilities their fairly standard elemental abilities (shared with all sorts of superheroic characters) seem like they'll take on a more mystical, spiritual quality.

It's worth pointing out that those promotional "classic" sets didn't necessitate bringing back any retired parts. Conversely, that'd be a necessity for almost any classic Bionicle sets, even ones like the Turaga that used mostly basic Technic (since the masks, heads, and eyestalks haven't been used since 2004). And bringing those sorts of parts back would be a dubious prospect even for mainline retail sets—for a promotional giveaway, it'd never happen.They could use a modified mask on a G2 head or just have a promotional mask or mask pack.Modifying a retired part would be no less of a challenge than bringing one back (in fact, it'd probably be even more of one, since the mold would have to be reengineered rather than just recast). I can only think of a single promotional set that included an exclusive new mold (I think a fig related to some Dutch retailer?). Most of the time promo sets rely on prints, recolors, or occasionally non-plastic elements like fabric tents. There's also the matter of a promotional Bionicle set being much more unlikely when there isn't an active Bionicle theme for it to promote...

I prefer the newer ones with sockets. Not only are they the most compatible with CCBS, they tend to have a more realistic range of motion (the ball on the 2004 heads being directly behind the "mouth" could make it extremely hard for figures to look down). It's also much easier to incorporate a ball joint for the "neck" of a custom torso than it is to add a bulkier ball cup.

It's worth pointing out that those promotional "classic" sets didn't necessitate bringing back any retired parts. Conversely, that'd be a necessity for almost any classic Bionicle sets, even ones like the Turaga that used mostly basic Technic (since the masks, heads, and eyestalks haven't been used since 2004). And bringing those sorts of parts back would be a dubious prospect even for mainline retail sets—for a promotional giveaway, it'd never happen.

Frankly, I fail to see any appeal for a Bionicle in which we already knew everything that would happen and every character that would be released. And I can't imagine even newcomers to the franchise would find that anywhere near as appealing as experiencing G1 for the first time would be for us.

No need to force its closure if discussion is still going on, especially with no need for a "2017" topic to take its place and with the potential for 2016-related news to come up (for example, discussion of discounts on remaining sets).

I haven't played much of it, but what I have played is decent. The Korok Mask and Hero's Path in particular are great additions for people who are still trying to get things they might have missed during their first playthrough. The Trial of the Sword is quite a challenge (so far I've only made it a few floors), and Hero Mode is not only challenging but also offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in experiencing the game again from the beginning, thanks to using a separate save file from the normal mode.

It's so neat to see BZPower members going on to bigger and better things as Lego designers. It was only a few years ago that Nick Vas started working at Lego, and he's already at the point where he's working on one of Lego's biggest sets ever!

Dang. For me it was an incredibly SHORT week. Monday and Tuesday off work for the holiday and an employee appreciation day, and most of today (which like most Fridays where I work was a half day) was spent on an employee screening of the new Spider-Man. Guess I've gotta be thankful.

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